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Second chance: Abandoned mountain lion cub rescued

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Second chance: Abandoned mountain lion cub rescued

An orphaned or abandoned mountain lion cub found in Camino Aug. 1 has been relocated to the Oakland Zoo for care as it awaits placement into a forever home. An El Dorado County resident spotted the male cub walking along a road by itself and contacted Animal Services. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife conducted ground and wildlife camera surveillance, hoping to spot its mother or siblings and facilitate a reunion. The department monitored the area for three days before determining the cub needed to be rescued.

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